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Improving Customs Transit Systems

In the Islamic Countries

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Customs system and the interoperability of blockchain, the harmonization of blockchain as well

as the quality of data

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. In 2018, WCO published the Research Paper No. 45 “Unveiling the

Potential of Blockchain for Customs,” identifying possible case studies and uses of blockchain

for Customs purposes.

Box 3: Saudi Customs and Singapore GSBN Blockchain projects

Maersk and IBM

have implemented the TradeLens blockchain digital platform that provides

traders and authorities along in the supply chain with a single, secure source of shipping data,

enabling more efficient global trade. According to the IBM statistics, over ten million events are

processed on a weekly basis

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At the beginning of 2018,

Saudi Customs

announced it had integrated its EDI system FASAH

with IBM and Maersk’s TradeLens blockchain platform. FASAH aims to enable data exchange

between the Saudi Customs department and importers and exporters. In August 2018,

TradeLens, the platform for digitizing the global supply chain went live. Like many blockchain

projects initially, the platform had limited early access but became commercially available in

early January 201940.

Port of Singapore Authority

is participating in both TradeLens and the Global Shipping

Business Network (GSBN) and is also part owner in the Open Trade Blockchain (OTB) which

was launched at the end of 201841.

Additionally, the world’s largest shipping freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel is working on a

logistics blockchain project with Accenture. EU DG TAXUD also considered the blockchain

technology to boost the global trade, and at the same time, provide authorities with a secure and

reliable data layer.

2.1.7

Integrated Risk Management

The increased volume of international trade also increases opportunities for evasion and fraud

in an increasingly sophisticated and organized international manner. International security

risks also increase due to international terrorism. Governments increasingly use risk-based

compliance management for Customs or other purposes such as goods’ safety and protection

from these risks.

Governments have to ensure that goods entering, exiting, or transiting their territory comply

with the regulatory requirements in the area of trade policy, revenue collection, transport, and

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http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2018/november/digital-technology-and-customs-discussed-at-the-

global-trade-2018-conference-in-london.aspx

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9 https://www.tradelens.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=In%20Text&utm_campaign=TradeLens%20Announce

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https://www.customs.gov.sa/en/node/1022

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https://www.ledgerinsights.com/container-shipping-blockchain-consortium-cargosmart/